Missouri Nurses Association

“Under the new bylaws the structure of the Missouri Nurses Association board of directors will change beginning January 1, 2014. The board will be composed of seven positions.PresidentVP of AdvocacyVP of CommunicationVP of FinanceMembership Services DirectorEducation DirectorPractice DirectorPractice DirectorThis position has a seat on the MONA Board of Directors and serves as Chair of the MONA Practice Committee. The Practice Director will influence nursing professional practice issues and nursing policy covering a broad range of health care settings,specialties, nursing roles and practice challenges. Must be able to commit annually to participate in 3 Board meetings at the MONA office and 6-7 committee conference calls.Education DirectorThis position has a seat on the MONA Board of Directors and serves as the liaison between the MONA Board of Directors and the CE Approver and CE Provider Units. The Education Director should have education and/or experience in the field of education or adult learning with an interest in continuing nursing education and expertise with staff development and continuing education in a variety of practice settings. Knowledge of the ANCC Accreditation Program criteria is preferred. The Education Director must have a baccalaureate degree, or higher, in nursing (or international equivalent). Must be able to commit annually to participate in 3 Board meetings at the MONA office and 4 committee conference calls.Regional ChairThis position is responsible for the business of the region including but not limited to organizing regional meetings, serving as the regional representative on the Nominations Committee, and acting as the liaison between the regional members and the Member Services Director. The Member Services Director shall elected from the group of Regional Chairs to serve on the MONA Board. There are seven Regional Chair positions, one from each MONA region. You must be a member of the region in order to be considered for the position of Regional Chair. Must be able to commit annually to participate in 6-7 committee conference calls/meetings.These positions are elected by MONA membership for a two year term (January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016).Changes in language were made to be consistent with ANA bylaws in regards to an annual Membership Assembly rather than a House of Delegates. Replaced the MONA General Assembly with the Membership Assembly language.”

“Missouri nurses assocation (mona) is a member-driven organization whose members are registered nurses in the state of missouri. Mona is the only professional association that represents registered nurses.”

“Per bylaws, the general membership elects the governing body by way of mailed ballots, which are counted by an outside, independent firm. Full members are eligible to elect officers, regional directors, and nominating committee members. State only members are eligible to only elect regional directors and nominating committee members.”

“Amendments to organizing documents can be adopted by majority vote of members attending the general assembly.”

“Mona sends a draft version of form 990 to board members prior to filing.”

“Per the conflict of interest policy, each board member signs a conflict of interest form annually.”

“The board's executive committee conducts an annual evaluation of the ceo's salary and makes recommendations to the board based upon the ceo's contract and performance review. The board approves any and all increases.”

“Disclosure of documents, policies, and financial statements are available upon request.”